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3500 WATT ELECTRIC GENERATOR
OWNERS MANUAL
IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNING LABELS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING THIS GENERATOR. This product is not to be returned to retailer. For service, parts and warranty information, call toll free 1-866-260-8280 REV. A
Generator Warranty Congratulations on your purchase of a Homelite Generator It is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects in the material of workmanship for a period of 1 year form the date of purchase. During the warranty period Homelite will at its option, repair, provide replacement parts or replace your Homelite generator at no charge. This warranty does not cover normal wear items or damage caused by neglect or misuse of the product.
Engine Warranty – 1 year Electrical component Warranty - 1 year Warranty is void if: Generator is dent or broken due to abuse or accidents Proper maintenence is not performed on the engine as outlined in the owners manual. Generator shows signs of erosion, corrosion, or signs of normal wear and tear. If the product is used as rental equipment. Homelite or its affiliates is not liable for any damage claim or liability claim person or otherwise resulting from the operation of this product in any way.
Should you experience a problem or need to return your generator for repair, please call our customer service department TOLL FREE at 1-866-260-8280 between the hours of 7am and 5pm Monday thru Friday PST and Saturday 8am to 4pm PST. During DST hours change to MT. You will be instructed how to proceed.
A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED.
Table of Contents safety points................................... 4 parts & subassemblies................. 5
Check ups before operation Oil Level........................................ 6 fuel level..................................... 6 air filter....................................... 6 Starting the generator............... 7 usage of the generator............... 8 wattage reference guide............ 9 Stopping the generator.............. 10 Maintenance Oil change.................................... 11 spark plug check....................... 11 cleaning of air filter............... 12 fuel cup cleaning...................... 12 Maintenance schedule trouble shooting technical data
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circuit drawing ............................ 16
SAFETY POINTS ! WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD Fumes can be harmful or fatal. You CAN NOT see or smell this gas. Do not operate generators indoors Do not operate generators in garage or carport Do not operate generators near open doors or windows
! WARNING To avoid Electrical shock, do not operate in a wet environment Keep flamables at least 4 feet away Do not smoke while adding fuel Do not overfill gas tank causing fuel to spill Turn engine off before refueling
! WARNING To avoid Electrical shock, make sure generator is grounded
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Parts and Subassemblies Fuel level gauge
Voltage switch
Gas cap
Circuit Breaker On Off Switch AC Outlet Terminals
GroundTerminal Oil drain plug screw
Front View
Oil dip stick plug
Choke Lever Fuel Valve
Air Filter box
Engine Label Starter pull cord
Side View Choke lever
Carburetor
Carburetor drain screw
Rear View 5
Before Each Operation Caution: Checking and filling oil and gas must be carried out on level ground with the engine turned off
1. Check oil level: If oil is low on dip stick, add oil up to the edge of the fill hole. After checking oil, make sure oil dip stick cap has been re-installed and tightened. Recommended Oil: SAE10W-30 Gasoline sight gauge
Dip Stick Gas Cap
2. Check Fuel level: Check Gasoline level by looking at sight gauge located on top of tank. If gasoline is low, remove gas cap and add gasoline up to the bottom of the filler neck. WARNING: DO NOT OVERFILL GAS TANK ALLOWING GASOLINE TO SPILL 3. Check Air Filter: Remove air filter foam elements by unlatching clips on top and bottom of air filter housing. Check the foam filter elements making sure they are clean and intact. If air filter elements need cleaning, follow the instructions on page 11. Air filter cover
Air filter clips
Foam Air Filter Elements
Air Filter
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Starting the Generator 1. Remove (unplug) all loads from the AC outlet Terminals. AC Circuit Breaker
AC Outlet Terminals
ON 2. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position
OFF
Fuel Valve
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” Position.
Choke Lever
4. Turn the Choke lever to the “CLOSED” position.
Choke CLOSED
OPEN
5. Turn the engine switch to “ON”.
On/Off Switch
Start Pull Handle 6. Gently pull the starting pull handle until some resistance is felt and then pull it abruptly.
7. Once engine has warmed up, turn the choke lever to the “OPEN” position.
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Usage of Generator USE OF AC 1: Ground generator by attaching ground wire to ground terminal. The other end of the ground wire should be attached to a grounded object or attached to a grounded metal spike. 2: Start the engine using “Starting Generator” procedure on previous page . 3. Connect needed devices to the AC Outlet Terminals. Voltage switch
Ground Terminal
AC Circuit Breaker
AC Outlet Terminals
4. Turn voltage switch to 120V or 240V depending on needed voltage. 5. Turn AC Circuit breaker to “ON” position. Note: Overcurrent will automatically turn off the AC breaker. When breaker is tripped to “OFF” position, reduce load and re-start a few minutes latter.
To keep generator in optimal condition mechanically and electrically, the following points shall be observed 1. The total power of electric load shall not exceed the rated power of the generator 2. If generator is to be wired for house power supply, wiring shall be carried out by an electrician. Check to make sure all wiring is correct. Wrong wiring will cause damage to the generator and even a fire. 3. Ground generator before use.
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TOOL OR APPLIANCE
Wattage Reference Guide RUNNING ADDITIONAL TOOL OR APPLIANCE STARTING (RATED) WATTS WATTS
RUNNING ADDITIONAL STARTING (RATED) WATTS WATTS
HOME ESSENTIALS: Light Bulb - 60 Watt Light Bulb - 70 Watt Refriderator / Freezer Sump Pump - 1/3 HP Sump Pump - 1/2 HP Water Well Pump - 1/3 HP Electric Water Heater
60 75 700 800 1050 1000 4000
0 0 2200 1300 2200 2000 0
HEATING/COOLING Space heater Humidifier - 13 gallon Furnace Fan - 1/2 HP Furnace Fan - 1/3 HP Window AC 10,000 BTU Window AC 12,000 BTU Central AC 10.000 BTU Central AC 24,000 BTU Central AC 40,000 BTU Heat Pump
1800 175 800 700 1200 3250 1500 3800 6000 4700
0 0 2350 1400 1800 3950 3000 4950 6700 4500
LAUNDRY ROOM Iron Washing Machine
1200 1150
0 2250
Clothes Dryer - Electric Clothes Dryer - Gas
5400 700
1350 1800
KITCHEN Microwave Oven 625W Microwave Oven 1000W Coffee Maker Electric Stove 8” Element Dishwasher Hot/Dry Food Processer Toaster Oven Toaster Electric Can Opener
625 1000 1000 2100 1500 400 1200 850 168
0 0 0 0 1500 0 0 0 0
FAMILY ROOM VCR 100 Stereo Receiver 450 Color TV 27” 500 X-box, Game Qube., Play Station 40
0 0 0 0
OTHER Security System 1/2HP Garage Door Opener Curling Iron Hair Dryer 1250W
500 875 1500 1250
0 2350 0 0
Planer/Jointer 6” Table Saw/Radial Arm 10” Belt Sander Air Compressor 1/4 HP Air Compressor 1 HP
1800 2000 1200 975 1600
1800 2000 2400 1600 4500
OFFICE EQUIPMENT Personal Comp. 17” Monitor Fax Machine Laser Printer Ink Jet Printer Copy Machine
800 65 950 80 1800
0 0 0 0 0
Color TV 13” Outdoor light String Cell Phone Battery Charger Inflator Pump
150 250 25 50
0 0 0 150
WORK DIY/JOBSITE: Quartz Hal. Work Light 300W 300 Quartz Hal. Work Light 500W 500 Quartz Hal. Work Light 1000W 1000 Airless Sprayer 1/3 HP 600 Reciprocating Saw 960 Electric Drill 3/8”, 4.0 amp 440 Electric Drill 1/2” 5.4 amp 600 Hammer Drill 1000 Circular Saw 7 1/4” 1400 Miter Saw 10” 1800
0 0 0 1200 0 600 900 3000 2300 1800
PLAY TAILGATING/CAMPING Electric Grill AM/FM Radio CD/DVD Player Box Fan 20”
1650 100 100 200
0 0 0 0
NOTE: Wattages listed are only approximates. Check your electrical device for actual wattage. 9
Stopping the Generator AC Circuit Breaker 1.. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position
AC Outlet Terminals
ON
OFF
On/Off Switch
5. Turn the generator switch to “OFF”.
5. Remove Loads from outlet terminals. AC Outlet Terminals
Fuel Valve 3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” Position.
NOTE: When an emergency stop of the engine is needed, turn the generator switch to “OFF” position
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Maintenance OIL CHANGE 1. Loosen and remove the filler dip stick plug 2. Loosen and remove the drain screw located at the bottom of the engine. 3. Allow the oil to drain in a appropriate container. 4. Reattach the drain screw and tighten . Filler dip stick plug
Oil Drain screw
Spark plug cap
Check-up of Spark Plug 1. Remove spark plug cap and remove spark plug using wrench provided 10 2. Clean spark plug or replace it if it is corroded or there is too much deposit on it. 3. Regulate the gap of the spark plug to .7mm - .8mm (.028”-.031”). 3. The spark plug of the designated type should be used. The applicable type of spark plug: Meiya - F7RTC Champion- RN9YC, NGK - BPR5ES
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.7mm - .8mm (.028” - .031”)
CLEANING OF AIR FILTER 1. Undo air filter clips and remove foam elements. Air filter clips
Air Filter
2. Wash foam elements gently in water or a mild non flammable solvent 3. Squeeze water out of foam and let dry. 4. Apply a few drops of oil .
Air filter cover
Foam Air Filter Elements
5. Squeeze out excess oil from foam. 6. Reinstall foam elements in air filter.
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Wash with water
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3
Squeeze out excess water
Add a few drops of engine oil
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Squeeze out excess oil
FUEL CUP CLEANING 1. Turn Fuel valve to “OFF” position. 2. Unscrew fuel cup bolt located on bottom of Carburetor. 3. Remove fuel cup and clean with a clean rag and solvent. 4. Reinstall fuel cup and tighten bolt.
Fuel cup
Fuel cup
Fuel cup bolt
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X
Every 6 Months or 100 hours
2. When Generator has exceeded the maximum figures specified in the table, maintenance should be still cycled according to the intervals of time or hours stated herein.
Notes: 1. Maintenance should be conducted more frequently when Generator is used in dusty areas.
“**” means: This item should only be carried out by an authorized service center.
“*” means: This item of maintenance should be carried out at a service center. It may be also done by the user with reference to this manual provided special tools and authorized spare parts are used. The user must also be capable of completing the procedure.
Fuel Tube - Chcek
X
X
** Valve Clearance - Check, Adjust X
X
Idle Speed - Check, Adjust
Fuel Tank and Filter- Clean
X
X
Every Year or 300 hours
Spark plug - Replace
X
X
Every 3 Months or 50 hours
Spark Plug- Check - Adjust
X
1st Month or 20 hours
X
X
X
Each Use
* Carburetor Sediment cup - Clean
* Air Filter- Change
* Air Filter-Clean
Air Filter-Check
* Engine Oil - Change
Engine Oil- Check
Items of Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
troubleshooting Engine will not Start 1. Fuel Valve OFF 2. Choke OPEN 3. Out of fuel 4. Bad fuel; engine stored without treating or draining gasoline, or refuled with bad gasoline
Move Fuel valve lever to ON. Move Chock Lever to CLOSED Refuel Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with fresh gasoline
5. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly gapped 6. Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded engine) 7. Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction, ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Remove and inspect spark plug. Clean, gap, or replace Remove and inspect spark plug. Dry and reinstall spark plug. Take the engine to a qualified mechanic. Replace or repair faulty components as necessary
Engine Lacks Power 1. Filter element(s) clogged 2. Bad fuel; engine stored without treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline. 3. Fuel filter clogged, carburetor malfunction, ignition malfunction , valves stuck, etc.
Check air filter Cean or replace. Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refuel with fresh gasoline.
Take engine to a qualified mechanic. Replace or repair faulty components as necessary.
There is no voltage 1. Circuit breaker is turned to “OFF” Position
Turn circuit breaker to “ON” position
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Technical Data Type 3500W
Item Voltage Rated Amperage (Amps) Rated Output (Watts) Max Output (Watts) Rated Frequency (HZ) Power Factor Engine Model Bore X Stroke (mm) Compression ratio Starting system Ignition system Autonony (h) Tank capacity (L/ gal) Oil Capacity (L /Qt) Engine Type N.W/G.W (kg/lbs. Package Dimensions (mm/inches) Standard Features
120/240 25/12.5 3000 3500 60 1.0 168F-2 66 x 54mm 8.5:1 Recoil T.C.I 8h/15L (8h/3.96gal.) 0.6L (.634Qt) OHV25 Deg. Tilt single cylinder, forced air cooling, 4 stroke 47kg/49kg (104lbs./108lbs.) 615 x 455 x 505mm (24.21 x 17.91 x 19.88 inches) Brushless generator, engine oil warning system
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